The 20 Best Esophageal Perforation Doctors Near Me in Missouri, US

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The 20 Best Esophageal Perforation Doctors in Missouri, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 45 doctor with experience in Esophageal Perforation near Missouri, US. Of these, 35 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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45 providers found
    Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
    Surgical Oncology
    Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
    Surgical Oncology

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jussuf Kaifi is a Surgical Oncologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Kaifi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thymectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation

    Office

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 50, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Gibson is a Cardiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Gibson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation

    Office

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 50, 
    Kansas City,, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Heimes is a Cardiologist in Kansas City,, Missouri. Dr. Heimes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Lung Nodules, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Transplant.

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    Nirmal Veeramachaneni
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

    SSM Health Heart & Vascular Care

    1035 Bellevue Ave., Suite 500, 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Nirmal Veeramachaneni is a thoracic surgeon who offers surgical treatment for cancerous and non-cancerous diseases of the chest. He has particular expertise in single-incision, minimally invasive treatment for lung cancer. In addition, he offers disease management for esophageal cancer and esophageal disorders. Dr. Veeramachaneni's research interests include standardization of care and improving outcomes for lung cancer surgery. Dr. Veeramachaneni is a professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is vice chair of the operative standards committee of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the editorial board of The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, and a member of the executive board of the General Thoracic Surgery Club. Dr. Veeramachaneni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation

    Office

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 50, 
    Kansas City,, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Graham Pollock is a Cardiologist in Kansas City,, Missouri. Dr. Pollock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Infective Endocarditis, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Grove Professional Pharmacy Inc

    1001 E Primrose St, 
    Springfield, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Simpson is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Vagotomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sebastian Wiesemann is a Thoracic Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Wiesemann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Collapsed Lung, Mediastinal Tumor, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 8B, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Patterson is a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Mercy Clinic East Communities

    901 Patients First Dr, 
    Washington, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Blucher is a General Surgeon in Washington, Missouri. Dr. Blucher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Thymectomy, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Varun Puri is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Puri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Nodules, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery

    Freeman Health System

    1102 W 32nd St Ste 200, 
    Joplin, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fawad Khawaja is a Thoracic Surgeon in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Khawaja is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vladimir Kushnir is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kushnir is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Bile Duct Obstruction, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Joseph Platz
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

    SSM Health Heart & Vascular Care

    1035 Bellevue Ave., Suite 500, 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Joseph Platz is a thoracic surgeon who offers surgical treatment for lung cancer, tumors of the esophagus and mediastinum, reflux disease, hernias of the diaphragm, and other conditions affecting the lungs and chest cavity. He performs lung resections, mediastinal tumor resections, pleural and intrapleural interventions. Dr. Platz uses innovative techniques in his practice, including minimally invasive video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, to reduce pain, scarring and recovery time. Dr. Platz is an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Outside of work, Dr. Platz enjoys skiing. He previously worked in the field of information technology. Dr. Platz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Pulmonary Sequestration, Esophageal Perforation, Lung Cancer, and Endoscopy.

    Christopher Blewett
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery

    SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard

    1465 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "Christopher Blewett, MD, FACS, is a board-certified pediatric general surgeon with SLUCare Physician Group at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. Dr. Blewett received his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and completed his fellowship at Children's Hospital of Alabama. He has a special interest in treating patients from newborn to 21 years old with Hirschsprung's Disease, anorectal malformations and foregut surgery. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons. ""My belief is that every child deserves a healthy upbringing. Providing surgical care is how I contribute to that outcome."" - Christopher Blewett, MD, FACS". Dr. Blewett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Hygroma Cervical, Cystic Hygroma, Appendectomy, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bryan Meyers is a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Meyers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery

    Truman Veteran Affairs Medical Center

    800 Hospital Dr Rm MA312, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Normand Caron is a Thoracic Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Caron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Pleurisy, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste B, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Kozower is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kozower is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebecca Rentea is a Pediatric Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Rentea is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Hirschsprung Disease, Bowel Incontinence, Rectal Prolapse, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph-Gastroenterology

    802 N Riverside Rd Ste 220, 
    Saint Joseph, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thamer Kassim is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Kassim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Pediatrics

    Office

    1 Childrens Pl Ste 3S34, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jie Li is a Pediatrics provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD), Gliomatosis Cerebri, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Esophageal Perforation?

    An esophageal perforation is a hole in the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube food passes through as it goes from the mouth to the stomach.

    When should I see an Esophageal Perforation doctor in Missouri, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Esophageal Perforation doctor in Missouri, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Esophageal Perforation doctors in Missouri, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Esophageal Perforation doctors in Missouri, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Esophageal Perforation doctor in Missouri, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Esophageal Perforation doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Esophageal Perforation doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Esophageal Perforation doctor in Missouri, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Esophageal Perforation doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Esophageal Perforation doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Esophageal Perforation doctors in Missouri, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Esophageal Perforation doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Esophageal Perforation doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Esophageal Perforation doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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